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Mobile Recharge · Japan to Sri Lanka

Recharge Sri Lanka
from Japan.

Recharging Sri Lanka from Japan: plans start at about JPY 153.69 ($0.97). Up to JPY 2,000 gets Dialog Airtime top-up. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Mobitel, about 9.56 JPY a day. Sri Lanka is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Japan. Prices checked 20 October 2026.

✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.

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How to recharge a Sri Lankan number from Japan

  1. Enter the number. Type the Sri Lankan mobile number with +94, for example +94 71 234 5678 (drop the leading 0). The operator is detected automatically.
  2. Pick a plan. Choose a top-up or bundle. The price shown includes the Slashtel service fee, with nothing added at checkout.
  3. Pay and send. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay from Japan. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
Sri Lanka number format
Written locally071 234 5678Enter here+94 71 234 5678Digits after +949

Drop the leading 0 when you add +94.

Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.

How to recharge a Sri Lanka number from Japan

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Sri Lanka mobile number with the country code (+94). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $0.97. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from Japan with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your bank may ask you to confirm in its app; that takes a few seconds.
  4. 4Delivered in minutes. The recharge lands on the number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full. Keeping the number active also keeps bank OTPs and WhatsApp working.
Cheapest in JPY
about JPY 153.69
Operators
3
Plans listed
15
Price range
$0.97 to $71.90
Most credit per $1
Dialog, Rs 183
Cheapest to keep active
Mobitel, about 6¢ a day
Validity range
7 to 30 days
Country code
+94
Local currency
LKR
Time difference
Sri Lanka (Colombo) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo
Calling from Japan
dial 010 94 then the number

What your JPY buys from Japan

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
JPY 1,00016.2 GB for 30 daysMobitel30 days$6.27
JPY 2,000Airtime top-upDialogOperator default$12.55
JPY 5,000Airtime top-upDialogOperator default$24.42

Converted at 158.44 JPY per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Dialog5$12.55Rs 183No long plansOperator default
Hutch2$12.55Rs 177No long plansOperator default
Mobitel8$0.97Rs 1766¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days

Live prices checked 20 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

Sri Lanka plans and prices

Dialog recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou payAbout, in JPY
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 2,189$12.55JPY 1,988
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 4,379$24.42JPY 3,869
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 6,568$36.29JPY 5,750
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 8,757$48.16JPY 7,631
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 13,136$71.90JPY 11,392

Hutch recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou payAbout, in JPY
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 2,159$12.55JPY 1,988
Airtime top-up≈ LKR 4,318$24.42JPY 3,869

Mobitel recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in JPY
600 MB for 7 days7 daysLKR 49$0.97JPY 154
2600 MB for 30 days30 daysLKR 199$1.81JPY 287
LKR 330 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 330$2.54JPY 402
LKR 500 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 500$3.50JPY 555
Unlimited plan 1 Mbps7 daysLKR 722$4.73JPY 749
16.2 GB for 30 days30 daysLKR 999$6.27JPY 993
40 GB for 30 days30 daysLKR 1,999$11.82JPY 1,873
Unlimited plan 4 Mbps30 daysLKR 6,208$35.25JPY 5,585

Live from the operators, updated 20 October 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Enter the number above for the exact plans on that line.

Why recharge here

Built for life between two countries

Keep your Sri Lankan number alive

Bank OTPs, banking apps and ID verification all need your home SIM active. A small recharge every validity cycle keeps it working while you're abroad.

Send credit home in seconds

Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.

One account, everything

Same Slashtel account as your travel eSIM. One WhatsApp support line for both. Data without borders, in both directions.

Supported operators

Every major Sri Lankan carrier

Dialog
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Mobitel
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Hutch
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

Enter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.

Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each Sri Lanka number stays active are on the Sri Lanka recharge page and each operator page (Dialog, Mobitel, Hutch, Airtel).

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Sri Lanka with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.

Country code +94: how to call Sri Lanka and its number format.

Questions, answered

What can I get for JPY 2,000 when recharging Sri Lanka from Japan?

Up to JPY 1,000: Mobitel 16.2 GB for 30 days, 30 days ($6.27). Up to JPY 2,000: Dialog Airtime top-up ($12.55). Up to JPY 5,000: Dialog Airtime top-up ($24.42). Converted at 158.44 JPY per $1 on 20 October 2026.

What is the cheapest way to keep a Sri Lankan number active from abroad?

Mobitel at $1.81 for 30 days (2600 MB for 30 days), about 6¢ a day, as of 20 October 2026. .

Which Sri Lanka operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Dialog, at about Rs 183 per $1 on 20 October 2026, against Rs 176 per $1 for Mobitel.

What is the time difference between Japan and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka (Colombo) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

How do I enter a Sri Lankan mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +94. A number written locally as 071 234 5678 becomes +94 71 234 5678, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Sri Lankan mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Sri Lankan mobile number from Japan?

Enter the number with the country code, pick a plan and pay by card. The operator is detected automatically and the credit goes straight to the phone. You do not need an account or a bank account in Sri Lanka.

Can I pay with a card from Japan?

Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in Japan and most other countries are accepted.

Can I recharge someone else's number in Sri Lanka?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Sri Lanka, your own or a family member's. You only need the number; the person does not need an account.

What if I enter the wrong number?

Recharges are delivered instantly and cannot be reversed once they reach a valid number, so check the number before you pay. If the operator rejects the number, Slashtel resends or refunds you in full.

What currency do I pay in from Japan?

Prices on this page are in US dollars and include the Slashtel service fee. At checkout your card may be shown and charged in your local currency, and the exact amount is confirmed before you pay.

Is it safe to pay on Slashtel?

Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.

How long does the recharge take?

Most recharges arrive within a few minutes. If the phone is switched off, the credit lands when it next connects. You get a confirmation email with your order reference.

What happens if the recharge fails?

If the operator rejects the recharge, we resend it. If it still can't be delivered, write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and we'll sort it out.

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